Idaho · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lewis, ID
Lewis (population 3,704) records real-property documents through the Lewis County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Lewis recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lewis County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder
- Recording fee
- $10 first page (statewide Idaho Code 31-3205 schedule; specific Lewis County fee page not independently confirmed on official site) first / $3 per additional page (per statewide schedule; not independently confirmed on official Lewis County page) add'l (+Deeds $15, trust deeds/mortgages $45 (first 30 pages then $3/page), reconveyances $15, POA $25, surveys $5/page — statewide Idaho Code 31-3205 schedule (not independently verified on Lewis County's own site due to site access issues))
- Mailing address
- Lewis County Recorder, 510 Oak St, Rm 1, Nezperce, ID 83543-5065
- Phone
- (208) 937-2661
- Checks payable to
- Lewis County Recorder (unconfirmed exact payee wording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not confirmed; standard Idaho formatting requirements likely apply
Can you e-record in Lewis?
Yes. Lewis accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lewis, Idaho
- Prepare the document so it meets Lewis formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Lewis County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder at Lewis County Recorder, 510 Oak St, Rm 1, Nezperce, ID 83543-5065.
- Pay the recording fee ($10 first page (statewide Idaho Code 31-3205 schedule; specific Lewis County fee page not independently confirmed on official site) first / $3 per additional page (per statewide schedule; not independently confirmed on official Lewis County page) add'l (+Deeds $15, trust deeds/mortgages $45 (first 30 pages then $3/page), reconveyances $15, POA $25, surveys $5/page — statewide Idaho Code 31-3205 schedule (not independently verified on Lewis County's own site due to site access issues))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lewis
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Lewis property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lewis recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lewis?
The Lewis County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder charges $10 first page (statewide Idaho Code 31-3205 schedule; specific Lewis County fee page not independently confirmed on official site) first / $3 per additional page (per statewide schedule; not independently confirmed on official Lewis County page) add'l (+Deeds $15, trust deeds/mortgages $45 (first 30 pages then $3/page), reconveyances $15, POA $25, surveys $5/page — statewide Idaho Code 31-3205 schedule (not independently verified on Lewis County's own site due to site access issues)), with checks payable to Lewis County Recorder (unconfirmed exact payee wording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lewis?
Yes. Lewis accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Lewis?
Mail recordings to Lewis County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder: Lewis County Recorder, 510 Oak St, Rm 1, Nezperce, ID 83543-5065 ((208) 937-2661).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lewis?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lewis to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Lewis recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lewis? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.